February 29, 2024
A new study shows that niacin, a popular food fortifier, supplement, and NAD precursor, might increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by as much as twofold [1]. The dark side of niacin? Vitamins are good for you, but caveats apply. Too much of some vitamins, such as vitamin A, are toxic [2]. Vitamin...
November 14, 2022
A study published in the Annals of Translational Medicine has shown the effects of niacin supplementation on a mouse model of Alzheimer's and outlined the genes involved. Niacin: Benefits, Side Effects, and ResearchNiacin is a form of vitamin B3. It was discovered in 1937 by Conrad Elvehjem and originally used to treat pellagra, a disease...
October 13, 2021
In this interview with Steve Hill of Lifespan.io, Dr. Brad Stanfield discusses the various forms of niacin along with NAD+ boosters such as NR and NMN, and he touches upon supplements, rapamycin, and other facets of the longevity world. Brad is very active in the community and runs the successful Dr. Brad Stanfield Youtube channel....
July 07, 2021
A clinical trial on the effectiveness of niacin supplementation in Parkinson's disease patients has recently been published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The link between niacin and Parkinson’s disease Niacin is a form of vitamin B3 that is commonly manufactured as a dietary supplement. Patients with Parkinson’s have considerably lower levels of vitamin B3 compared...
July 07, 2021
Niacin is a common dietary supplement with a long research history and more than a few tricks up its sleeve. Recent human trials have shed new light on its possible role in addressing mitochondrial dysfunction and aging. What is niacin? Niacin is a form of water-soluble vitamin B3. It was discovered in 1937 by biochemist...
June 10, 2020
A possible new role for niacin has been discovered in the fight against brain cancer. An old vitamin Niacin is a form of vitamin B3 and has been a popular supplement since its discovery in 1937 by the researcher Conrad Elvehjem. Niacin is actually nicotinic acid, and it is possible to create it through the...